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This summer people can take a dip at more bathing beaches than ever before along the English coastline.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Beaches around the country achieved top water quality standards this year as millions flocked to the coast to enjoy the record-breaking hot weather.
The Environment Agency has resumed seasonal water quality testing at more than 400 popular swimming spots.
Bathing water monitoring has resumed at designated bathing water sites in England.
The Environment Agency is monitoring 149 bathing water sites across Devon and Cornwall until 30 September.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision of Judge Ward on 21 October 2020
Beach users in Suffolk and Norfolk might be surprised to see Environment Agency staff stride into the sea in their waders, but they are testing water quality.
Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Edwin Johnson and Judge Rupert Jones on 17 February 2022
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